He let me ease myself right to the top.
3 seconds sound clip from the Gilda (1946) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:13:21.992 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- You see? This way, you'll have two friends.
- You've no idea how faithful and obedient I can be... for a nice salary.
- This I must be sure of: that there is no woman anywhere.
- Gambling and women do not mix.
- Those are the very words I use myself. Now, shall we quit talking about it?
- He let me ease myself right to the top.
- At first, I just watched the play and the checkoffs.
- By the way, about that time, the war ended.
- Great news. I thought we ought to celebrate too.
- I have to take a trip, Johnny. I may be gone for a while, and you're in charge of the casino.
- You've been promoted. Faithful service.
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